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The Truth About Processed Meat

Video Transcript

SPEAKER: Is processed meat
linked to cancer?
Here is the truth.
Yes.
Experts at the World Health
Organization say processed meat
can cause colorectal cancer.
They say the risk is small,
but the more you eat,
the more your chances of getting
this cancer go up.

So is there a safe amount
to eat?
It's unclear.
So if you can't resist processed
meat, have it only once
in a while.
Does it pose other health risks?
Yes, it can also raise your odds
for heart disease, stroke,
and Type 2 diabetes.
The bottom line, cut back
on meat that's been salted,
cured, smoked, or changed
in any way to boost its flavor
or shelf life.
Instead, eat fresh lean protein,
nuts, and soy.